Cliff Fletcher Built a Stanley Cup Dynasty

Cliff Fletcher Built a Stanley Cup Dynasty

Author: The Daily News Now! June 5, 2026 Duration: 1:41

Cliff Fletcher, the visionary architect behind the Calgary Flames’ rise to Stanley Cup glory, has died at 90. Known as “Trader Cliff,” he transformed a struggling expansion team into a perennial playoff powerhouse, guiding them to their historic 1989 championship—their only title. His bold moves, pioneering European and college scouting, and relentless drive reshaped NHL front-office strategy. From Atlanta to Calgary, then Toronto, Tampa Bay, and Phoenix, Fletcher’s fingerprints were everywhere—culminating in his Hockey Hall of Fame induction in 2004. His legacy? A franchise built from nothing, forever defined by his genius.

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